Lenovo P700i – Specs Review: MT6577 Android 4.0 Dual Core 1.0GHz 4.0-inches IPS 2500mAh
It was just only a few weeks since the Lenovo P700 has been released on the market. It was actually a MT6575 single-core CPU Android ICS smartphone and the main selling point it has is the battery, I guess. When that phone has been introduced in our country, it easily became popular. But honestly, it didnt made an appeal to me.
Why? Simply because you can already find a better phone out of that price you might be shedding on the P700. There are a lot of 4.x-inches smartphones that are MT6577 with dual-core CPUs, and the fact that some MT6575 are already selling for a relatively very cheap pricing. Plus the fact that this Lenovo ICS phone only has 5.0 megapixels camera while other cheaper options have 8.0 megapixel snappers.
Lenovo P700i MT6577
But now, here’s a comeback plan from Lenovo. They are planning to bring us this MT6577 version of the P700 which will be called the: Lenovo P700i. Its basically a CPU upgrade of the first Lenovo P700. CPU is now using MT6577 which is now a dual-core chip.
Here’s a shortlist of the Lenovo P700i specs:
- 4GB ROM + 512MB RAM
- MT6577 Dual Core 1.0GHz
- 4.0-inches, 480×800 pixels, IPS LCD
- Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0
- Dual SIM with 3G
- 5.0 Megapixel Camera Rear/Auto Focus, 0.3 Megapixel Front Camera
- 2500mAh battery
Lenovo P700i Specs and Features
Here’s a table of the specs and features of the Lenovo P700i:
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Brand / Model |
Lenovo P700i |
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CPU |
CPU: MTK6577 ARMv7 Cortex-A9 40nm Dual Core 1.0GHz GPU: PowerVR SGX531 Ultra |
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OS |
Android 4.0 ICS English, Russian, French, German, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Malay, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Italian, Vietnamese, Indonesia, Spanish, Persian, Portuguese, Thai, Romanian, Brazil Portuguese, Czech, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Slovenian, Serbian, Arabic, Hebrew others |
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Memory |
RAM : 512 MB / ROM : 4G MAX supports 32GB Class 12 Micro SD Memory Card (TF-Card) |
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Size |
125.6 x 64.5 x 12.8 mm |
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Weight |
162g with battery |
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Screen |
4.0″ WVGA, 480 x 800, 16M Colors (TBD), IPS-LCD Capacitive Multi Touch Screen (5 points) |
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Network |
Dual Sim Dual Standby, supports W+G, G+G 2G：GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800/1900MHz 3G：WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ : 2100MHz |
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Color |
Black |
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GPS |
Built In GPS & A.GPS Note: We have maps for the following countries, please ask seller if you need additional information: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherland, France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia, Baltic, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, etc. |
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Connection |
Bluetooth with EDR & A2DP Wi-Fi : IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, supports Wi-Fi hotspot micro USB 2.0 |
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Camera |
Dual Camera Back 5.0 mega pixel / MAX 2560×1920 / Auto Focus Front 0.3 mega pixel, supports Skype Video Calls Support to shoot 3GP 720P (1280×720) with sound, Max 30 mins. |
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Sensor |
Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
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Radio |
FM |
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Video |
AVI, MP4, FLV, 3GP, MOV, ASF, MPEG, RMVB, H.263, H.264, etc. |
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Audio |
MP3, AAC, WAV, etc. / 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
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Special function |
G-sensor, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, FM radio, Wifi, GPS, Multi-touch, Dual SIM, Schedule Power on/off |
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Package Includes |
- Li-ion Batteries 2500mAh x 1 - Earphone / 3.5 mm Audio Jack - USB Cable - Charger |
Lenovo P700i Pictures
Here are some promotional images of this Lenovo P700i. I cannot understand and unable to translate the text on the illustrations but it seems to be pretty much straightforward.
Lenovo P700i poster
Lenovo P700i MT6577
We’ll provide you more pictures (if you are interested) once we are able to get them in the future.
The Lenovo P700i comes with black and white color designs, some shops are already listing this phone with a price tag of $210 which is the lowest pricing I can find, some priced it within range of 320-400USD which is yes, overpriced. But I doubt if its the real deal. With the very low price in thought, the MT6575 P700 Lenovo phone should have a price decrease, as justice.
Price and other changes isn’t much available yet as this phone is still yet to come soon. However, a source cited that this phone is really slated to come out by August so it should be before September and this phone is available at Fastcardtech.
Still, I see it unfair for those users who just had gotten their Lenovo P700, isn’t it? The upgrade is just too soon.
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what would be the more cheaper competitors of the Lenovo P700?
there’s a lot actually. some are: JiaYU G3, Newsmy N1, iHTC Titan II V12, iHTC One X and HDC Galaxy S3. They are all below 200USD price and has MT6577 dual core CPU. Also have 4.x screens.
I want to buy one P700I. Could you inform me where i can buy it
it is not yet available, but I will update this post once it gets listed on Fastcardtech. I recommend them because their service is good and they offer the products on a very low price compared to other CHinese stores.
It’s already Oct3. Is there any update on this unit?